HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
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Question
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Which of the following is a result of UV exposure that benefits the skin?
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Vitamin D production
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Sunburn
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Keratinocytes shed off
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It increases surface area
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Spending longer in the sun will not increase your vitamin D levels. The body only needs a small amount of UV to make vitamin D. Any extra UV exposure will just add to skin damage, not vitamin D. You can’t naturally overdose on vitamin D.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sunlight, in particular UVB between the wavelengths of 290 and 315 nm, is the main source for producing vitamin D in the skin and is the primary source of vitamin D for the body.
Detailed explanation-3: -Vitamin D forms in the skin when it is exposed to UV from sunlight. It can also be obtained from some foods. We need vitamin D to maintain good health and to keep bones and muscles strong and healthy.
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